Question

A student is writing an argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. Which detail would not be relevant to the argument?(1 point) Responses Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives. Cats are more popular pets than dogs. Cats are more popular pets than dogs. Many dogs and cats need homes.

Answer 1

The detail that would not be relevant to the argument is: Cats are more popular pets than dogs.

This detail does not directly support the argument for adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. The other details provide reasons and benefits for adopting shelter animals.

Answer 2

Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point) Responses Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. All mammals give birth to live young. All mammals give birth to live young. Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans. Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans. A shrimp's heart is located in its head. A shrimp's heart is located in its head.

Answer 3

Mateo should take out the detail: All mammals give birth to live young.

This statement is not unique to any specific animal and does not contribute to the theme of unique or distinctive traits of animals. The other details specifically highlight unique characteristics of particular animals.

Answer 4

Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea? George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today. (1 point) Responses George Washington married Martha Custis. George Washington married Martha Custis. George Washington was the first president. George Washington was the first president. George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents. George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents. George Washington was elected unanimously. George Washington was elected unanimously.

Answer 5

The detail that would be most relevant to the central idea "George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today" is: George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.

This detail directly relates to the lasting impact of Washington's presidency on the structure and norms of the U.S. government, specifically regarding presidential terms.

Answer 6

Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point) Responses It undermines the effectiveness of an argument. It undermines the effectiveness of an argument. It evaluates facts and evidence. It evaluates facts and evidence. It identifies ideas not related to the topic. It identifies ideas not related to the topic. It supports the central idea of the text.

Answer 7

A relevant detail serves the purpose of: It supports the central idea of the text.

Relevant details provide evidence and examples that help to strengthen the main argument or central idea being presented in a text.